Billion felt far from tired. He was done with Mary's packages and was about heading off to start his, just then, he was approached by Anita and two other employees she had introduced him to earlier."Hey Billion," she said with a friendly smile, "I heard you're starting on those packages tonight. You know, a couple of us were actually thinking of staying back to help you out. We know you'll be working late."Two other coworkers, James and Lily, joined Anita, their faces reflecting genuine concern. "Yeah," James chimed in, "we know how it feels to put in overtime, especially on your first day. We wanted to lend a hand."Lily nodded in agreement, her voice carrying empathy. "But unfortunately, we already made plans for the evening. We didn't know you'd be working late today."Billion's heart warmed at their offer of help, even though circumstances didn't permit it. He smiled gratefully and shook his head. "Thank you so much, Anita, James, Lily. I really appreciate your willingness to
"Billion, those men, can you recall their names?" Lord Boulevard asked.Billion had just finished narrating to him all that had happened earlier and now, Lord Boulevard believed there was more to the statement the older worker had made earlier."Yes, they were Kelvin, Emmanuel, Jackson, Lee and the older worker is Jim." Billion answered."Hmmm, I need to make a call." Lord Boulevard said, walking over to the telephone.Lord Boulevard hesitated before dialing the number of his supervisor at Hansel branch, Nate. He knew it was late, but the urgency of the matter left him with no choice. As Nate's tired voice answered the call, Lord Boulevard cleared his throat and began, "I apologize for calling at such an hour, Nate."Nate's reply was immediate and reassuring, "No need to apologize, Lord Boulevard. Is there something you need assistance with?"Taking a deep breath, Lord Boulevard explained his predicament."I'm sorry to disturb you, Nate, but I require some information about a few wor
Billion's heart raced as Mr Amit's question hung in the air, the words echoing in his mind like an alarm bell. He felt a chill run down his spine, his senses sharpening as he searched for any signs that his cover might have been compromised. His palms grew slightly clammy, but he fought to maintain a neutral expression, hiding the turmoil within.Billion inquired with a stutter, "Uh, pardon me?"Despite the fact that the office was well air-conditioned, a subtle bead of sweat trickled down the side of his temple, a physical manifestation of the tension that gripped him.Billion's mind raced, cycling through potential responses and excuses. Even though he was scared, he used the experience he had learnt while living with the Brown's, he made sure his voice sounded calm and steady."I'm not really sure I understand your question, Sir" he replied, his tone carefully measured.He stared at Mr Amit, both trying to outsmart each other silently. Billion's fingers moved slightly at his side
Quickly turning off his flashlight, Billion shouted, "I didn't see anything!"Mary tried to pull herself together. As she nervously glanced around the dimly lit storage room, her eyes fell on Billion, she couldn't help but notice how his eyes widened as he took in the sight of her and Mr Amit entangled in an embrace and exchanging saliva.Caught in the act, Mary's face flushed with embarrassment. She stammered, attempting to find words to explain the compromising situation. "Billion, I... this isn't what it looks like. I-I can explain."Billion raised an eyebrow and replied, "Really? Because it looks like you and the manager are having a cozy moment in the storage room.""No, it's not like that. We were just... discussing work, and things got a bit heated. It's not what you think." Mary blurted out.With a knowing smirk, Billion asked, "Discussing work, huh? In the storage room?"While nodding her head, Mary answered, "Yes, well, it's a private space, and we needed some quiet to go ov
Billion quickly stood up, adjusting himself. "I'll be right back, Anita," he said with a smile. As he followed Mr Amit's secretary down the hallway, his mind raced with conflicting thoughts.The memory of the previous night lingered. Billion still couldn't shake the image of Mr Amit with Mary and he knew this unexpected meeting had something to do with that. However, he wasn't anxious for himself, he was worried for Mr Amit.Billion's steps slowed as he approached Mr Amit's office.Thoughts of reporting to his father clashed with the image of Mr Amit as a generally nice guy.Reflecting on his conversation with Anita during lunch, Billion found a sense of empathy for the manager. He hesitated, torn between preserving his mission at the Hansel branch and a desire to protect Mr Amit from any potential harm. The weight of the decision pressed on him as he grappled with the dilemma, wondering how best to navigate this unexpected situation.Billion hesitated for a moment before knocking on M
As the sleek black car glided through the city, Lord Boulevard, dressed in an impeccable attire, glanced at Billion sitting beside him. The hum of the engine was the backdrop to their conversation.Lord Boulevard had a meeting to attend and the location of the meeting was a multi-million dollar company not too far away from the Hansel branch. Lord Boulevard insisted on dropping Billion off at work."Billion" Lord Boulevard began, "I've been pondering something important. The wristwatches at Hansel Branch are flourishing, but our rings, on the other hand, seem to be struggling in the market."Billion, with one brow arched in surprise replied, "Rings, father? I hadn't realized there was an issue."Leaning back into his seat, Lord Boulevard replied, "Yes, indeed. It's crucial for our brand's overall success. I want you to come up with some innovative ideas to boost the popularity of our rings. Take the initiative, and discuss your proposals with Mr Amit."Billion's eyes widened in surpri
Just like before, Billion was far from tired despite the fact that he had been working all day.He carefully wrapped a wristwatch, meticulously tucking it into its snug box on Cindy's desk. The office lights casted a soft glow on the scene as he looked up to see Kelvin and Jackson approaching, their tired expressions evident from a day of overtime.With a smile, Billion asked, "Hey, guys. What's up? Where are Lee, Emmanuel, and Jim? Did they leave already? I know I saw them earlier."Kelvin exchanged a quick glance with Jackson before responding, "Oh, they're done and gone. Had some urgent stuff, you know?"Billion raised an eyebrow, sensing something amiss. "Urgent stuff? Oh really? What's going on?"Jackson chimed in, attempting to divert the conversation, "Just the usual chaos, you know, wrapping, boxing and unboxing. Speaking of which, why do you think we end up working late so often?"Billion, curious, leaned back in his chair. "True, why do you guys work overtime so much?"Kelvi
The next day at the Boulevard Headquarters, Billion, Lord Boulevard, and Andrew gathered in Lord Boulevard's office. Billion recounted the events of the previous night at the Hansel branch, detailing the attempted theft by Kelvin and Jackson. Andrew listened with a mix of shock and anger, his commitment to upholding the integrity of the Boulevard empire evident on his face."I can't believe they would dare steal from us! I say to hel! with the plan! We need to arrest Kelvin and Jackson immediately." Andrew said, fuming.Lord Boulevard attempted to calm him down, "Andrew, let's not be hasty. First, call the Hansel branch and request a copy of the CCTV footage from the storage room. We need to assess the situation before taking any drastic measures."Andrew nodded, picking up his phone and dialing the Hansel branch. After a few rings, the receptionist answered.Andrew, in a stern tone said, "Hello, this is Andrew Garfield from The Boulevard Headquarters. I'm calling on behalf of Lord Bo